Can you recommend a reliable set of gamebit screwdrivers?

I've been wanting to buy a set for a long time now but I always get lost at reviews saying that after a couple of uses the thing will brittle or strip out completely. I'm mostly looking to do basic maintenance on my nintendo carts but would also consider buying a set for nintendo consoles too.
Can you recommend a good one? I don't mind at all shopping on another venue that's not amazon/ali/ebay.

Thanks

 

I've used this set for quite some time and have had zero problems.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEZY2I6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I have these and haven't had any issues yet...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8mm-4-5mm...hash=item1ead941d00:m:muIwilUX8wKqO2qhlm6IvOg

And for $1/piece delivered, I got 2 of each. They fit into one of my socketed screw drivers fine. I mean, if you're opening several carts every day, might want to get something more heavy duty, but for a few carts/systems as a hobbyist they should do they trick just fine.

 

I don't have the exact same bits as Mord, but very similar ones. Would recommend them. Some bits can be a bit short to reach into the deeper holes e.g. on SFC consoles, but these work. "Real" screw drivers obviously don't have that issue, but cost a bit more.

 

The ones that don't come with a handle do fit in your typical multi-screwdriver. If they don't reach, use one of those too.

 

Every single one that advertises itself as a gamebit / for consoles / by diameter is fake, has the wrong shape and is probably going to be of dubious quality. MCM probably sold the first set and they were pretty good, but I don't think they do them any more. And why the hell is their site so damn slow nowadays?! I think the ones they do now are different:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-1145
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-1150

They're certainly not the correct shape, and the design is still protected by patents.

The original cart screwdrivers were discontinued 20 years ago and are like gold dust. Console-sized ones are still available, but expensive.

 

Aren't they just odd size reverse/external torx?

 

I bought a set of these, as I have never been a fan of "bits". Arrived yesterday - they are good, I will be using them in future.

 

+1 on these. I used to have some cheap bits that got stripped by some stubborn screws, so i bought these ones a few months ago. Certainly not the cheapest, but they've been great

 

I think most people's experience is quite the opposite. I've purchased three or four different bits/drivers just to see what is out there and all of them do the job. Three of them are (dare I say it) an "exact" fit.

I do realize that Nintendo and Sega must have issued "official" drivers to their service centers. Anyone have a picture of one? I'm kind of a tool freak.

 

I remember that I got one exactly like these. Although I only got the one for Gameboy cartridges.

IMO, just avoid those that look cheap (as in, cheap metal).

 

I have the originals and can categorically state they are NOT the right shape. They might "do the job" but they aren't the correct shape for the job. Heating a biro and jamming it on the screw "does the job" too... sometimes.

If I can be bothered to buy a crappy "gamebit" at some point, I'll show you the difference.

 

I'll second that; I've had these for a long time, and work great. I also like that they have their own handles, and aren't just bits.

 

None is reliable. They're all cheap disposable junk. Pick a cheap one and buy spares. As soon as the one you're working with starts feeling wonky bin it and switch to the next.

Get drivers if you think you might need to reach anything deep. You'll quickly find out what inserting a bit into something that's too wide to fit in that deep hole is just plain silly.

 

The gamebits included in the iFixit kits has excellent grip. Much better than my old gamebit-bits I bought from ebay.

The price of those kits are kinda high though, and probably more than they are worth. Just a guess, I don't know much about tools. I just bought this kit because it was convenient and it has a lot of bits I don't already own.